MUS- M 402 1st EditionLecture 15Outline of Last LectureI. Portraying Romanticism in MusicII. The ArtistIII. Transcendental Music Outline of Current LectureI. Chopin and his Transcendental MusicII. Chopin’s Compositional StyleCurrent LectureI. Chopin and his Transcendental Musica. Transcendental- to transcend, to go beyond basic skill with virtuosity; to go beyond the boring reality of everyday life with music. i. This technique is seen A LOT in Chopin’s works. b. Nationalism in Romantic Musici. Frederic Chopin (1810- 1849) was a Polish composer.1. In time, his nationality became his “calling card”, making him standout from other musicians because this fact about himself was unique. ii. For the first time ever, the idea of nationalism begins to creep into music. 1. Nationalism- pride in one’s country; in music, the idea that music can reflect pride in one’s roots and where people came from.II. Chopin’s Compositional Stylea. Chopin earned a living by teaching piano to rich ladies and running in high social circles of aristocrats who subsidized his composing. i. Additionally, Chopin published and sold a lot of sheet music.b. “Salon Gatherings”- gatherings or mini-clubs run mostly by women where people would entertain composers, artists, politicians, and other important high class people to come enjoy company and comfort and share ideas about music and art. i. By invitation only.ii. Chopin was a frequently seen member of these types of salon gatherings.c. Tempo rubato- translates to “robbed piano”; the idea that the performer can give and/or take liberties with the time and rhythm where indicated. d. Chopin was heavily influenced by bel canto aria- the style of opera in which some female characters sing a very high, very legato, very florid, flowing, lush, kind style. i. Chopin was also influenced in part by the miniature songs he heard in salon
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